U.S. manufacturers show signs of recovery from 2-year slump. But they still face headwinds.
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Several commodities face headwinds in 2025 — but this metal's record rally is set to continue
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Manufacturers end 2024 in a slump, but rising orders raise hopes for recovery
American manufacturers ended 2024 just as they began it — in a mild slump that still shows little sign of ending ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.MarketWatch - Jan. 3
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